How to Make Air-Fried Italian Stuffed Tomatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly special about the flavors of Italian cuisine - the rich tomato sauces, the fragrant herbs, the creamy cheeses. And when it comes to Italian food, what better way to highlight these flavors than with fresh, ripe tomatoes? In this recipe for Air-Fried Italian Stuffed Tomatoes, we'll show you how to turn this simple, everyday ingredient into a mouthwatering, impressive dish that's perfect for a special dinner or a casual weekend meal.

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Ingredients

  • 4 medium tomatoes
  • olive oil, as needed
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided, or more to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 stuffed tomatoes

  • Cut tops off tomatoes and scoop out flesh with a melon baller, leaving 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick sides and bottoms. Discard tomato tops and flesh.
  • Brush the bottom of an air fryer basket with olive oil.
  • Combine cooked rice, Parmesan cheese, goat cheese, walnuts, 1 tablespoon basil, and garlic in a medium bowl. Combine bread crumbs, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl. Fill tomatoes with rice mixture, then sprinkle with bread crumb mixture. Place stuffed tomatoes into the prepared air fryer basket.
  • Cook in the air fryer at 370 degrees F (188 degrees C) until tomatoes are tender, filling is heated through, and topping is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Garnish with remaining basil.
  • Nutrition

    255 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 204mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 142mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 408mg